🇺🇸 Homeschool law

Homeschool requirements in California

Here is how homeschool record-keeping generally works in California, and how FaithSchool keeps your hours, attendance and portfolio organized so you can prove it on request.

What this jurisdiction expects

Regulation levelLow
Instructional hours / year900 (benchmark)
Instructional days / year175 (benchmark)
Day-by-day attendanceExpected
AssessmentPortfolio
Notice / registrationAnnual notice
ReportingNone

Documented subjects

  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Health
  • Physical Education

Primary source

Cal. Educ. Code § 33190 (Private School Affidavit)

Open the official regulator

This is general guidance, not legal advice. Verify your jurisdiction's homeschool requirements with the official regulator or HSLDA.